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Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

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What is the benefit of using herbicide-tolerant crops for farmers?

Higher yield with more tilling

Reduced labor and fuel use (correct)

Increased soil erosion

Increased use of pesticides

What is the main purpose of developing the Rainbow papaya?

To make the papaya more resistant to drought

To increase the sweetness of the papaya

To change the color of the papaya

To make the papaya resistant to the ringspot virus (correct)

What is the current status of the GMO eggplant in Bangladesh?

It is being tested in labs

It has been banned due to health concerns

It is only available in the USA

It has been slowly released to farmers since 2014 (correct)

What is the goal of USAID's work with partner countries in Africa and elsewhere?

To develop GMO crops for staple crops Signup and view all the answers

What has been found to be true about animal products from animals fed GMO crops?

They are equally nutritious and safe as traditional varieties Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using GMO crops for pest resistance?

Less exposure to pesticides Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of research on farm animal feed?

To improve the nutritional quality of the feed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Bt cotton?

Resistance to bollworms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary trait of GE maize mentioned in the text?

Resistance to rootworm and European corn borer Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the GE papaya available commercially in the USA?

Rainbow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main trait of GE squash mentioned in the text?

Resistance to watermelon mosaic virus Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people who go hungry every day according to the United Nations World Food Program?

900 million Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of GMO crops in farming?

Less competition between crop and weeds Signup and view all the answers

What is the environmental impact of GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage?

Farmers can apply fewer spray pesticides to protect the crops Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of GMO crops that are tolerant to herbicides?

Farmers can control weeds without damaging the crops Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic impact of GMO crops on farmers in China?

Farmers have increased their income by millions of dollars due to GMO crops Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of GMO crops in terms of food quality?

GMO crops lead to more efficient food processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of GMO crops in the world?

GMO crops are grown in 26 countries around the world Signup and view all the answers